Scott Catalog Us Stamps Appraisal

U.S. Postage 3 Cent Horticulture Stamp

This item is a vintage United States postage stamp, specifically a 3-cent stamp issued to commemorate 'GARDENING HORTICULTURE'. The stamp features a central allegorical depiction of a female figure, possibly representing Horticulture or Agriculture, with flowing drapery and bare legs, holding or interacting with plants or a cornucopia-like element, set against a background of foliage and what appears to be a small dwelling or structure. The dominant colors are various shades of dark green and off-white/light cream for the figure and some background elements. The border of the stamp is serrated, indicating it was perforated for separation from a sheet. 'GARDENING' is printed horizontally across the top left, and 'HORTICULTURE' is printed vertically along the right side of the stamp. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is printed horizontally at the bottom left, and the denomination '3 c' is prominent at the bottom right. The overall condition appears to be used, possibly with some light discoloration or toning consistent with age. There are no visible tears or major creases evident from the image, but the exact state of the gum (if present) or any imperceptible marks cannot be determined. The edges show typical wear for a used stamp, with some slight rounding of the perforations visible. This design is characteristic of mid-20th century commemorative stamp issues, likely from the 1940s or 1950s.